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UK Royal Navy submarines

The different types of UK nuclear submarine and what they do.

• From: Submarine Delivery Agency
• Published: 24 July 2024

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Types of UK Royal Navy submarine

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The SDA is responsible for the procurement, in-service support and disposal of decommissioned UK nuclear submarines. The Royal Navy operates both Attack Submarines (SSN, Ship Submersible Nuclear) and Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN, Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear). 

Published 24 July 2024